Roasted Baingan Bharta / Roasted Aubergine in tomato Sauce

An authentic dish of Punjab, this roasted dish has awesome smoky flavor. Roasted mashed brinjal / aubergine in tomato onion sauce and topped with chopped coriander..oooh its just soo tempting.. Here I am sharing the recipe with pictures...



Ingredients:

Round fresh brinjal - roasted on direct flame or coal
Tomatoes - 3 big chopped
Onion - 2 chopped
Green Chillies - 2 chopped
Garlic cloves - 4 chopped
Asafoetida / Heeng - 1 small pinch
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tbs
Coriander powder - 1 tbs
Red Chilly powder - 1/2 tbs
Garam Masala- 1/2 tbs
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tbs
Coriander leaves - chopped
Salt to taste
Oil - 4 big tbs

Method:

Peel the black skin from brinjal, remove seeds and hard fibres from the mashed brinjal.



In a wok , heat 4 tbs of oil, add cumin seeds and as they splutter, add chopped green chillies and garlic. Saute.



Now add chopped onions, fry till golden and then add chopped tomatoes and saute while pressing with  spatula.



 After 7-8 minutes add all the dry masalas , salt and heeng, mix.



Add mashed brinjal and mix properly.



Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve with chapati or as a side dish.

Hope you liked it....